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Citrus Swallowtail


Citrus Swallowtail
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Copyright: Chris T Pehlivan (YasminesDad) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 618 W: 5 N: 1538] (6179)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-21
Categories: Macro
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Rebel XT, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): maquereau [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-15 7:59
Viewed: 757
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Happy St Patrick's Day Everybody !
CT of Indy
www.CTPPIX.com

Papilio demodocus, also known as the citrus swallowtail, is a large swallowtail butterfly common to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a pest species, the caterpillar feeding on citrus trees.
Citrus swallowtails pass through approximately three generations per year. Eggs are laid singly on citrus tree leaves.
Female butterflies lay their eggs singly on citrus leaves. After about six days, the egg hatches into an immature larva.
Mature larvae are green with white or pink markings and eyespots. They grow to a maximum length of about 45 mm.

Mature caterpillars lack the camouflage of their immature state. Instead, when threatened by a bird or other predator, they produce a forked, orange-coloured organ known as an osmeterium. The organ emits a strong smell which acts as a discouragement to the predator.
The caterpillars attach themselves to branches with silk, transforming into pupae. They remain in the pupal form for 2–3 weeks before emerging as adults.
Adult butterflies have black and yellow markings with red and blue eyespots. Female butterflies tend to be larger than males.
Source:From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hey, there, long time no see :-).
Excellent capture.
Good sharpness, DOF and details.
TFS
Pierre

Hi Chris,
Awesome macro here! Amazing sharpness and lovely tones. YOu've captured this little guy quite well, congrats!

-JD

merhaba arkadaş
epeydir görüşmüyorduk.harika bir makro olmuş.netlik ve renkler süper.ellerine sağlık.
sevgiler.
gürkan akçakır.

Only I say about this photo is excellent work, nice control of depth of field, great colors, excellent work.

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  • codge Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 93 W: 11 N: 71] (613)
  • [2008-03-15 9:04]

Great macro shot lovely colours and sharpeness and a very beautifull subject well done
Codge

Amazing shot Chris, perfctly composed frame,
excellent clarity , lovely colors.
Congratulstions.
- Vincent

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  • ariw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 30 N: 169] (2202)
  • [2008-03-15 9:24]

Hi Chris, a very colorful photo, very sharp and bright, weldone, ari

Beautiful sharpness, light, and colours - excellent bokeh in your background. I've tried plenty of butterfly shots and simply can't get anything like this.
Rew

Hi Chris.
Excellent macro,superb details and colours.Well done my friend.
Best Regards
TFS

* Piotr *

hello danilo!
excellent butterfly shot my friend, beautiful colors and sharpness, i like it.
tfs
zoran

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  • gnc Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 738 W: 10 N: 104] (1449)
  • [2008-03-15 11:53]

Excellent details and colors. Very well composed.
cheers,
Cristian

Stunning and colourful photo!!!

Amazing details.

TFS
Tom

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  • marinka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 112 W: 0 N: 70] (1040)
  • [2008-03-15 13:30]
  • [2]

great colors and sharpness.
and i absolutely love the composition =]
nice aperture settings =]
great shot, well done!
marina

perfect colours and light, good pose and POV, the BG is great too
regards
jo

Beautiful colors and details, I like the colorful butterfly on this nice green PP (St.Patrick's Day continues to have an influence on you :)... ).
TFS and have a pleasant Sunday !

Andreea

Hello Chris!
Fantastic macro!
Clear colours and perfect detail!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

harika bir makro çalışması,detaylar renkler olağanüstü.....tfs
:-)

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 516 W: 69 N: 17] (106)
  • [2008-03-22 13:44]

merhaba dostum
nefis bir tur harika bir yakin cekim sunmussun
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2008-03-26 12:43]

Amanzing macro ,lovely sharpnes ,very atractiv butterfly whit colours Chris.
Excellent capture my friend.
Greetings from Freising.
Janusz

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2008-04-09 8:36]

Awesome macro here! Amazing sharpness and lovely tones. Well done.
Mitra

Hello Chris,

How are you my friend!! It seems, you posted after a long gap?

As usual, lovely capture from your camera with great colors and composition. Perfect DOF and the focus is right on the subject. Lovely one. TFS.

Kiran.

Hi Chris !
good colour and detail. Nicely framed.
I like the result of the narrow focus.

Well done.
Best regards, Daniel

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